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A magistrate judge in New York has denied bail to one of the 11 men indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on Black Friday. Judge James Cott refused bail to 53-year-old Ira Rubin, one of the alleged payment processors that assisted PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker in “tricking” banks by disguising payments as transactions with phony internet merchants.

Cott said there were “unlimited reasons” why he was not convinced Rubin could be granted bail, the foremost being the concern that Rubin is a flight risk. Prosecutor Devil Brown said that Rubin had lived in Central America for years to avoid a telemarketing fraud charge and was preparing to flee to Thailand before his arrest.

“I think I have no choice but to detain the defendant,” Cott said at Wednesday’s hearing. Rubin had asked that he be granted $300,000 bond and be allowed to live with his parents in Florida.

Rubin was arrested in 2006 for telemarketing fraud after his company, Global Marketing Group, assisted at least nine Canadian telemarketing firms that sold non-existent credit cards to U.S. consumers. Rubin failed to appear for a hearing to show cause why he shouldn’t be held in contempt of court for violating a temporary restraining order. On January 30, 2008, a judge issued a warrant for Ira N. Rubin’s arrest. He had been on the run since.

Devlin-Brown said that when the charges in the online poker case were announced on April 15, Rubin chartered a plane to Guatemala from Costa Rica that same day, and then intended to go to Thailand. Rubin was arrested in Guatemala and taken to the United States later that month.

The prosecutor also claimed Rubin told a fellow inmate in jail that he had wanted to obtain a fake passport in Guatemala. Rubin’s lawyer said the trip to Guatemala was previously planned.

For his involvement in the illegal online gambling activities, Rubin was charged with nine counts, including conspiracy to violate the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA); three counts of violation of the UIGEA, three counts of operation of an illegal gambling business, conspiracy to commit bank and wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering conspiracy. Rubin could face as long as 30 years in prison if convicted.

Rubin’s lawyer, Stuart Meissner, claims that the evidence against his client is questionable and added that Rubin wanted to stay in the U.S. to face the charges.

“This entire case is a little bit of overkill,” Meissner told reporters after Rubin’s bail hearing Wednesday. “This is the U.S. war on gambling as opposed to the U.S. war on terrorism. I don’t think this is a good use of taxpayer resources.”

Devlin-Brown said Wednesday that Rubin helped recruit people to serve as payment processors and to set up fake websites for golf stores and electronic companies. Rubin himself “processed hundreds of millions of dollars” in payments, Devlin-Brown said.

Rubin’s criminal record dates back “to the 1970s,” according to prosecutors, and includes at least 24 different crimes. Devlin-Brown said Rubin has outstanding warrants and criminal cases in Nevada, Massachusetts, Missouri, Florida, New York and Virginia.

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Work on the heat shield and thermal protection backshell of the Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle ground test article, or GTA, was completed in preparation for environmental testing. This image is of the crew vehicle at the Lockheed Martin Vertical Test Facility in Colorado. The crew vehicle will undergo rigorous testing to confirm its ability to safely fly astronauts through all the harsh environments of deep space exploration missions. Image Credit: Lockheed Martin

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I took this photo of a White-eared Honeyeater (Lichenostomus leucotis) in the Kamarooka section of Greater Bendigo National Park.

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The Clymene Dolphin (Stenella clymene) is an amazing creature that can be found in the Atlantic off the United States and into the Caribbean and as far south as South America. They are highly intelligent and playful animals that often travel in pods and even intermingle with other types of dolphins.

At one time, the Clymene dolphin was thought to be a subspecies of the Spinner dolphin and is often referred to as the short-snouted spinner. In fact, the Clymene is different enough from the Spinner to warrant separate classification. The similarities between the Clymene and the Spinners include their coloration both being light grey with a darker shade on top. The Clymenes however differ in the fact that they have a shorter snout with facial markings that resemble a mustache. Clymenes dolphins also exhibit behavior that is much like the Spinner dolphins. Both of these dolphins ride the waves and spin in the crest. The difference here is that the Spinner dolphin whose name is derived from this behavior is far more agile and graceful at this feat than their Clymene cousin. Clymenes are active and while their spinning is not nearly as complex as the Spinner dolphins they do enjoy jumping, leaping, and playing in the waves.

The average length of a full grown Clymene is about 6'6" or 2 metres. Little is known about juvenile or infant Clymene dolphins such as their size and weight at such an early age. These dolphins can weigh up to 200 pounds (90kg) with a diet consisting mostly of small fish and squid.

Like most dolphins the Clymene are extremely curious and intelligent animals and will often approach boats and swim alongside it to the delight of the passengers. It is rare to see this type of dolphin from the shore but can easily be spotted in open waters often swimming in pods that reach up to 500 in number. The exact population number of the Clymene dolphins is unknown and it has been suggested that their species may be rare.
Generally human interaction with these dolphins has been a deadly one. Many fishermen will on occasion, kill Clymenes to use as shark bait. The dolphins have also been known to get caught up in nets and in Venezuela fisherman will kill Clymenes to prevent the dolphins from eating the fish that the fishermen wish to catch.

Clymene dolphins are graceful and fascinating with much of their behavior and lifestyle unknown. Further research and study is needed to fully understand the intricacies of this animal and it's way of life.


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We rescued Stella from a shelter about three weeks ago. She was seven weeks old when we got her and only weighed seven pounds. She is growing like a weed and is a brave, happy puppy. The vet expects her to eventually weigh over 100 pounds. Stella has a wonderful personality!

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Your bathroom can be a sanctuary after a long day at work, and it should feel like a space that both reflects your aesthetic tastes and makes you happy. If you're content with the current overall design of your bathroom, but feel it needs that little something extra to mix it up, try updating the fixtures. It's all in the details and a few updates can change the whole vibe of your bathroom.

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First figure out what design theme you want to continue with. And if you have a plain white bathroom, you're in luck, because a blank slate allows you to create whatever design theme you want from scratch. If you like sleek, futuristic fixtures, try some modern wood accents. If eclectic unique pieces catch your eye, go contemporary.

Whatever your style, good lighting is essential. You can swap out your old florescent light fixtures for recessed lighting, or just change the lights above the vanity mirror or medicine cabinet. If you're a renter and can't make drastic renovations, use candles as a nice accent to add lighting and a personal touch to your bathroom.

Shower curtains are a major focal point in bathrooms that don't have glass shower doors. Shower curtains can be super fun. Check out retailers like Bed Bath & Beyond to find a cool pattern and heck, pick up a new shower head while you're shopping.

Last but not least, don't forget about the sink area. If you want to go total overhaul, swap out your faucets and towel racks for a complete new set up. Pay attention to the smaller fixtures as well, like your toothbrush holder, soap dispenser and any another other fixture around your sink. Each item will help create a more nuanced look and personal feel to your beautiful new bathroom.

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Mallory is ten-month-old Scottish Fold Kitten in this photo. What a little “Diva”, she almost seems to pose for us. She is a very sweet girl, but makes it known she is the top cat of her house. She lets us, and a sister and brother live with her.



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A few years R&B singer Cassie started the half shaved head trend. It looks like model Selita Ebanks might start a jump off trend with this half black, half blonde do. At the Samsung Hope For Children Gala she turned heads with her bold cropped look.

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